Coastal Ocean & Ocean Shelf Ecosystems

In previous years we have worked with Project Oceanica at the College of Charleston to create programs in this area. These programs are offered only when funding is available. If you would like to sponsor a trip, please contact mbarkes@noisettesc.org.

Barrier Island Discovery Program

This program is a 4-hour field excursion aboard the Callinectes, an educational pontoon vessel operated by Barrier Island EcoTours.  Students work in collaborative teams to investigate and compare three different barrier island environments: 

• Salt-marsh back-barrier (Capers Island)
• Beach of eroding island (Capers Island)
• Beach of an accreting island (Dewees Island) 

Students use cameras provided by Michaux to visually interpret these distinct environments.  During the tour, Barrier Island EcoTour naturalists describe the biological, physical and geological aspects of each environment.  Michaux later provides teachers with CDs of their photo collections. These photos can be used for future projects in the classroom.

Click here to learn about College of Charleston's Project Oceanica.

Exploring an oyster reef on Capers Island